Équipe de compétition Edelweiss
Our Mission
Our mission at Équipe de compétition Edelweiss is to provide the best learning environment for all our future skiers, big and small! Équipe de compétition Edelweiss is committed to training athletes with respect and discipline. We will teach our young athletes how to grow from independent skiers to ski racers, and to create new friendships, all in a bilingual environment.
Nancy Greene
Program
Exposes young skiers between the ages of 6-12 to ski training and racing programs
Competitive Athletes U10-U18
Competitive level skiing for advanced skiers between the ages of 10-18
Pre-comp
Exposes young skiers between the ages of 6-10 to ski training and racing programs
Competitive Athletes U10-U18
Competitive level skiing for advanced skiers between the ages of 10-18
Pre-Comp Program
Full day program designed for thrill-seekers from 6 to 10 years old
who would like to give competition a try. The emphasis of this program
is on the skier’s progress to develop their technique in the specially
designed learning stations.
It includes race course training and
skiing on all kinds of terrains to further improve their skills. Timed
races at mid-season as well as at the end of the programs.
Program schedule : January 8, 2022 for 10 consecutive weeks, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
Duration of the lesson: 4 h
Conditions: Skiers must be able to ski the mountain’s intermediate trails and some of the advanced ones. They must be able to parallel ski most of the time.
Competitive Athletes U10-U18
U10
The U10 program is the first level of individual competition for boys and girls 9 years and younger who have acquired basic skiing skills and want to race. Some youngsters will have been members of a Nancy Greene team; others may have no previous racing experience. Like Nancy Greene, the U10 program is an entry level program designed to introduce children to basic skiing and ski race skills. Consistent with the emphasis on fundamentals, training prepares children for skiing all kinds of terrain and snow conditions (bumps, ice, and crud). Physical conditioning and training focuses on the development of physical capacities such as agility, balance, and co-ordination.
U12
The U12 program is for boys and girls 10 and 11 years who have acquired basic skiing skills and want to race. Some youngsters will have been members of a Nancy Greene team; others may have no previous racing experience. The program is designed to continue the development of individual skiing and ski race skills. Consistent with the emphasis on fundamentals, training prepares children for skiing all kinds of terrain and snow conditions (bumps, ice, and crud). Physical conditioning and training focuses on the development of physical capacities such as agility, balance, co-ordination and speed.
U14
In the U14 program, children aged 12 and 13 continue to develop, adapt and refine their skiing skills and begin expanding their racing skills by training for and competing in Slalom as well as Giant Slalom and Kinder Kombi races. Physical training and conditioning focuses on agility, balance, co-ordination and speed skills with the introduction of some strength and endurance training.
U16
In the U16 program, 14 and 15 year old athletes focus on the Train to Train phase of their development as alpine racers. In addition to the continued development of basic skiing and racing skills, strength and endurance training become a more significant part of training. U16 athletes are increasing challenged to adapt and refine the skiing and racing skills they have learned, while learning to pattern and perceive new skills. Consistent with their growing skills and physical capacities, most K2 racers will train for and race all disciplines – Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G, and, where appropriate, Downhill.
Junior (U18 & U21)
The Junior program, for 16 to 20 year old athletes, focuses on the Train to Race phase of the athlete development as alpine racers. In addition the program does have a mixture of athletes with differing focuses including those who aspire to and are involved in FIS sanctioned race events, the Quebec Championship Junior series races, and those who simply want to continue the race experience by participating in the local series events.
| Group | Age | Year |
|---|---|---|
| U10 | <10 | >2012 |
| U12 | 10-11 | 2011-2012 |
| U14 | 12-13 | 2009-2010 |
| U16 | 14-15 | 2007-2008 |
| U18 | 16-17 | 2005-2006 |
